Vehicle Code section 40801

No peace officer or other person shall use a speed trap in arresting, or participating or assisting in the arrest of, any person for any alleged violation of this code nor shall any speed trap be used in securing evidence as to the speed of any vehicle for the purpose of an arrest or prosecution under this code.

Source: Section 40801, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH§ionNum=40801. (updated Jan. 1, 1959; accessed Jun. 9, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/vehicle_code_section_40801

Original Source: Section 40801, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH§ionNum=40801. (last accessed May 12, 2025).